When the System is the Problem: Working within the system vs changing the system

from Product Thinking · host Kyle Evans

The system we work in is critical for our success. We can make improvements within the system, and those are important incremental changes. A new rule or a new process can improve the system. But we need to assess the system holistically. Is it the right system? In our work and our lives, this means critically thinking about everything around us.In this episode, we explore some classic examples of systems, as well as broken systems such as:Our car dependenceOur current education systemGovernment crisis managementReligion and hierarchySoftware development Don't forget to subscribe at productthinking.ccWeekly newsletter: When the System is the ProblemOr just want to leave a tip: buy me a coffee?Twitter: @kylelarryevans and @producthinking ★ Support this podcast ★

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